| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $207.89 | 5.565% | $219.4591 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.53 | 6.540% | $243.4759 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.43 | 9.145% | $236.2225 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.79 | 5.516% | $70.4741 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.52 | 4.775% | $69.6963 | $69.70 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.74 | 7.607% | $231.0753 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.35 | 9.703% | $51.9444 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.25 | $1,122.3476 | $1,122.35 | $1,122.35 | $1,122.40 | |